About the book

This iconic text has been used by literally thousands of students and industry professions around the world. The revised and updated version of this book contains 755 pages, 440 figures and illustrations, 60 tables of useful scientific and technical data and 650 references. It brings together a wide range of information about metals in a simple yet thorough way. It shows just how important metals are to the world, now and for our future. The ebook can be ordered online and downloaded immediately via the links below. You will be able to download it as a pdf and read it on your device. You can also print any part of the text as needed. The book provides A systematic method of identifying the potential sources of metals, and options for metal processing across the whole value chain from source materials to recycled metal. Clear explanations of the fundamental principles underpinning the key physical and chemical processes undertaken in metallurgical processing. Useful examples of applications and references as guides for further reading. Ease-of-use through active Hyperlinks between the table of contents, and page numbers in the subject index, and the relevant text.

ISBN# 978-0-6486989-5-1 eBook edition
ISBN# 978-0-6450274-5-7 Print edition